Build Your Own Home Theater [Paperback]

Robert Wolenik (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 14, 1997

The ultimate audio/video experience for the DIY enthusiast who is looking for quality and value for money. It will teach how to create a dream system for a fraction of the cost of having it done for you.

The questions you always wanted to ask and those you haven't thought to ask are answered in Build Your Own Home Theatre. In plain English, you'll learn how to turn an ordinary system into something extraordinary or build a new system from the ground up. You will learn what goes into a home theatre system, where you can put it, and the differences between types of audio systems and how to maximize them. Use Build Your Own Home Theater to create the system you have always wanted!

Learn to create a dream system for a fraction of the cost of having it done for you.
Includes information on home theater found nowhere else.
Includes how-to instructions.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The book provides information for the beginner to the experienced home theater owner. -Connected Home, May 2002 --This text refers to the Print on Demand edition.

From the Publisher

The questions you always wanted to ask and those you haven't thought to ask are answered in Build Your Own Home Theatre. In plain English, you'll learn how to turn an ordinary system into something extraordinary or build a new system from the ground up. You will learn what goes into a home theatre system, where you can put it, and the differences between types of audio systems and how to maximize them. Use Build Your Own Home Theater to create the system you have always wanted!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Newnes (August 14, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750699426
• ISBN-13: 978-0750699426
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,963,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

105 of 106 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars two words: outdated and elementary, February 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Build Your Own Home Theater (Paperback)

This book is very basic and is well outdated by at least 3-4 years. no mention of dvd or dts!! according to the author thx is the breaking revolution??? I purchased the book in hopes of finding a few tips on the design and building of an actual home theater ($15,000 - $25,000). what i got was a boring explanation of dolby pro logic and stereo sound. if you are designing a $1500 system with a $300 dolby surround sound receiver this is the book for you!!!!

if not keep looking!!!!!!!!!!!

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very Basic - Disappointing, September 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Build Your Own Home Theater (Paperback)

Disappointed that there was only 1-2 pages on Front projector Theaters and 1-2 pages on rear projection theaters.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not all inclusive, February 21, 2002

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"momsheila" (Kingston, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Build Your Own Home Theater, Second Edition (Print on Demand)

This book is all about the systems and equipment, how they work or not together. It does not go into decor of said equipment. No themes or anything like that, just the tecnical mumbo jumbo. It seems to focus on higher end equipment as well and does not give each manufacturer of stereo/audio equipment equal reviews or ratings. Some are just brushed over, barely mentioned. It is a good starter book, but definetly does not cover all aspects of a home theater design.